Canson and Montgolfier paper mill Museum

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The paper mill museum is in the house where the Montgolfier brothers (inventors of the hot-air balloon) were born. It brings 17th-21st century paper milling to life with machines, demos by guides and more.

Visitors follow in the footsteps left by papermakers over the centuries. It's the magic of the sheet we see being made in the ancient vat, the sound of the huge machine being set in motion, the passage through the reconstructed chapel. Machines, objects, documents and videos alternate, helping to adapt the discovery to the visitor's age. Paper is also used to explore themes such as the forest, water, the inventions of Montgolfier and Canson, and paternalism.... An inanimate museum, no; a living museum, yes... On the practical side: A 10 to 12-minute video on papermaking; 10 rooms in the birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers, presenting the history of papermaking and the evolution of techniques over more than 3 centuries; A 500m2 vaulted workshop with animated machines and hand papermaking demonstrations.
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12 rooms to visit. English and German only for groups and by prior arrangement. Group visits by appointment only, at least one week in advance, for a minimum of 15 people.

Spoken languages

  • German
  • English
  • French

Labels and rankings

  • Private museum
  • Eco-museum

Sort

  • Museum

Themes

  • History
  • Sciences and technology
  • Arts and culture
  • Famous people
  • Occupations
  • Transport
  • Mechanical sciences
  • Local history

Opening

From 02/03 to 30/06/2025, every Wednesday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 20/04.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily between 2.15 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 22/12/2025, every Wednesday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.

Benefits

Services provided

  • Pets welcome
  • Educational visits
  • Shop
  • Guided tours

Equipment

  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Coach parking

Prices

Adult: 6.50 € Child (6-16 years): 5 € Group adults: 6.50 to 8 € (Simple guided tour or guided tour with workshop). Free entry for children < 6 years, accompanying guides, the drivers. Group rate available for > 15 people.

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Pass’Région

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 100
  • Minimum group size : 15

Activities

  • Temporary exhibition
  • Handicrafts workshops

Access

Environment

  • Riverside
  • Waterside

Environment

You must park your car in the square in front of the church and then continue on foot (2 minutes) along the footpath near the museum (for PRMs)